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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.36, 24,212.07 and 6,280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.36, 24,212.07 and 6,280.41 is: 9,421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.36 : 24,212.07 = 6,280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.36/24,212.07 = 6,280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.36x = 24,212.07 × 6,280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.36x = 152,061,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,061,726.55/16,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.21

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